wdbj7. I'm Jean Jadhon. And I'm Chris Hurst. Our top story at six. One person is dead after a house fire in Roanoke. The call came in at about 3-30 this afternoon. That's when neighbors saw flames shooting through the roof at a home along Ridgerun Drive. wdbj 7's Nadine Maeser is live at the scene. Nadine, what can you tell us. Jean, Chris - the fire is out but it is still a very active scene. Fire investigators along with the city's forensic team are trying to figure out how the fire started. We're told three people were inside the home at the time as well as 2 cats, a bird and a dog. Two people made it out along with the dog. i spoke to a man who says his girlfriend lived here with her stepdad. He says she has been on an oxygen tank for quite some time because of her medical condition. He also tells me she smokes from time to time. Fire investigators are not releasing the victim's identity or the cause of fire at this time. The Red Cross is at the house trying to help those who have been displaced. The fire caused substantial damage to the home. i spoke to some family members out here. Obvisouly, a very tough time for them right now. Many are in shock. Tonight, you'll hear from the people who knew the family. Live in Roanoke, nm, wdbj 7. a dog found near Danville may

Comments

The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by clicking on "Post" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms Of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms.